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4-66 ET User’s Guide
Using Instrument Functions
Saving and Recalling Measurement Results
NOTE
You can also change to a directory and use to create a
subdirectory. The number of characters in a directory and subdirectory
path cannot exceed the MS-DOS limitation of 63.
Change to a
Directory 1. Press the keys to highlight the directory you want to
change to. Then press . After changing
directories, the current directory name appears in the top box of the
displayed table.
2. To change to the previous directory, highlight ..
<PARENT>
and press
to return to the disk's previous directory.
3. To change to the disk's main or root directory, continue highlighting
and changing to the
..<PARENT>
directory until the current
directory name in the top box is simply a backslash "\."
Remove a
Directory 1. A directory must be empty before it can be removed. If there are files
in the directory that you want to move elsewhere and delete, refer to
“Other File Utilities” on page 4-63 for information on how to copy and
delete files.
2. Highlight the directory to be removed by using the front panel knob
or the keys.
3. Press .
Formatting a Floppy Disk
Unformatted floppy disks must be formatted before you can save data on
them. The analyzer's internal non-volatile RAM disk and internal
volatile RAM disk do not need to be formatted.
CAUTION
All information on the disk will be erased during the formatting process.
1. Make sure the disk is not write protected by ensuring the write
protect tab is in the proper position.
2. Insert the disk into the analyzer's disk drive.
3. Press
.
4. It will take approximately 2.5 minutes for the disk to be formatted.
Make Directory
Change Directory
Change Directory
Remove Directory
SAVE RECALL
File Utilities Format Disk Menu
Format 3.5” Disk YES